Hence it comes that all armed prophets have conquered and unarmed ones have failed.
The Prince, political philosophy
The Prince, Chapter VI: Concerning New Dominions Which Are Acquired by One's Own Arms and Ability
1532
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"There is no surer way of holding an acquired state than by ruining it."
Controversial"A prince who is not himself wise cannot be well advised."
Humorous"The greatest good that can be done to a city is to keep it united."
Controversial"Injuries ought to be done all at one time, so that, being tasted less, they offend less; benefits ought to be given little by little, so that the flavor of them may last longer."
Shocking"A man who is used to acting with caution, when circumstances require him to act with impetuosity, cannot change his nature."
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